I hope that this article summarizes everything neatly - please go to http://www.bmwcca.org/node/7241

Well, that certainly answers my questions. I'm picking up my 5er on May 15 in Munich, and will not be able to get the 6FL installed. I was hoping for a dealer installation sometime after re-delivery. I take it that my best option now is to go with the dealer installed MOST iPod adaptor. Is that your recommendation? Thanks much.

Ja, that is not only my recommendation but your only option.

I have had the Interface since last June and it is great. The new iPod/USB option is better but that is only available from the factory.

WAIT - I just reread your dates - your car hasn?t been built yet if you are picking up on 15. May in Freimann. Can?t you add it to the order.

My Blackberry phone has a USB interface that I often use with my laptop to charge the phone. Do you think that I could use this USB port to charge the phone as well?

That?s a good question. I charge my Pearl with the laptop as well sometimes.

I?m not sure myself and no one I asked at BMW knew either. This may be a wait and see.

Sorry, Jonathan. I meant to say my ED date is MARCH 15, in two weeks. That's why it's too late for me to order the 6FL.

Oh. OK. Well, then, my original comment stands.

Good stuff. Thanks for the link.

You are welcome. Glad you liked it - I wrote it on fairly short notice.

Few questions:

1. Speed: better or same as in CD interface?
2. You mentioned FAT - is it DOS FAT16? How's about Mac formatted iPods?
3. Which languages are supported for song titles? Still English only?
4. Is 255 titles limit still present or is it gone?
5. Formats: are lossless WMA and AAC supported?

Thanks